Mykhailo Mudryk's removal by Graham Potter at halftime of the encounter against Fulham on Friday night drew criticism, although he later explained his reasoning.
According to Carrie Brown of beIN Sports, Mudryk was substituted out of the Fulham game at halftime owing to a severe cold.
But given that he didn't significantly effect the game, it's possible that the illness had an impact on his performance.
In retrospect, that was a wise decision made by Potter to substitute Noni Madueke for Mudryk because she ended up being one of the most intelligent players on the field in the second half.
The international from Ukraine moved to Stamford Bridge in January for a potential £88.5 million price.
Given the rumors of a transfer to Arsenal and the fact that the Gunners had many bids rejected by Shakhtar Donetsk, it came as a great surprise.
The 22-year-old was acquired by the Blues, who ultimately prevailed as the new ownership cemented their dominance in the market.
In a 0-0 draw away at Liverpool, Mudryk had his first playing time off the bench, but he stood out in the few touches he received.
After that, the team had a week off because they weren't playing in the FA Cup, which allowed for further practice before his official debut against Fulham.
It is uncertain if the forward will play against West Ham the following week.
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